Mr. Tony Ip, Green Building Faculty Member of the Hong Kong Green Building Council (Hong Kong)

Abstract：

It is arguable that high-rise compact cities can optimize material and energy consumption but regardless of liveability. The higher we live from the ground level, the more disconnected we feel from the natural world and even from each other within a community. The population of Hong Kong is expected to remain on an ageing trend, which urges for more health and recreational facilities. On the other hand, urban children are growing up detached from the natural environment and lacking face-face social interaction. How can we improve this situation in high-density high-rise contexts?